Subjects
To be awarded the 
FWP20316 Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.
five (5) core units of competency
eight (8) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
3 units from Group A
5 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Follow environmental care procedures | ||
Follow WHS policies and procedures | ||
Maintain quality and product care | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Logyard and/or Material Preparation | Debark logs mechanically | |
Weigh loads | ||
Sawing Operations | Rack material | |
Tail out materials | ||
Resaw boards and timber | ||
Cross cut materials with a fixed saw | ||
Dock material to length | ||
Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw | ||
Sort boards manually | ||
Sort boards mechanically | ||
Dock boards with mechanical feed | ||
Round softwood logs | ||
Split wood products | ||
Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill | ||
Grading and Testing | Grade hardwood sawn and milled products | |
Grade softwood sawn and milled products | ||
Grade cypress sawn and milled products | ||
Visually stress grade hardwood | ||
Visually stress grade softwood | ||
Visually stress grade cypress | ||
Grade round poles and debarked logs | ||
Timber Products | Finish and pack products | |
Dress boards and timber | ||
Produce finger jointed timber | ||
Produce pointed timber products | ||
Produce laminated beams | ||
Assemble products | ||
Apply wood and timber product knowledge | ||
Assemble materials using nail plates | ||
De-stack seasoning racks | ||
Timber Drying and Treatment | Apply chemicals under supervision | |
Prepare for timber treatment operations | ||
Woodchipping | Chip or flake wood | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Warehousing and Distribution | Stack and bind material | |
Tally material | ||
Process orders and despatch products | ||
Store materials | ||
Pack products | ||
Build and maintain timber stacks | ||
Conduct housekeeping activities | ||
Machinery and Equipment | Use hand-held tools | |
Maintain chainsaws | ||
Cut material with a pole saw | ||
Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads | ||
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment | ||
Load Handling | Drive light rigid vehicle | |
Drive medium rigid vehicle | ||
Load and unload goods/cargo | ||
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | ||
Operate a forklift | ||
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | ||
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment | ||
Licence to operate a forklift truck | ||
Safety & Quality Processes | Operate in isolated and remote situations | |
Navigate in forest areas | ||
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | ||
Provide first aid | ||
Administration & Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Produce simple word processed documents | ||
Use business technology | ||
Competitive Manufacturing | Apply competitive systems and practices | |
Communication and Relationships | Interact with customers | |